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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Scarborough
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Scarborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Scarborough:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Scarborough costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $51 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8 (-€6). The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Liverpool to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 AM 7h23 Liverpool 12:33 PM Scarborough $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:10 AM 7h23 Liverpool 12:33 PM Scarborough $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:10 AM 7h23 Liverpool 12:33 PM Scarborough $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Scarborough:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Scarborough costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Travel with National Express to go to Scarborough by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Scarborough by train.
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